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Before You Submit: 7 Last-Minute Essay Mistakes to Catch

Catch last-minute essay mistakes to strengthen your college application. In this article, we’ll show you how to fix 7 sneaky errors before you submit.

Top Mistakes to Avoid in Your College Applications

Don't let common missteps derail your college dreams. This article reveals the top mistakes to avoid when applying to college.

FAFSA vs. CSS Profile: What’s the Difference?

Confused by college financial aid? Learn the key differences between FAFSA and CSS Profile to maximize your grants, scholarships, and loans.

UC Application Tips: How to Prepare for When the Portal Opens

UC application tips to stay ahead: Learn key steps, tasks, and timelines to prepare before the UC portal opens on August 1. Don’t wait!

How Different Colleges Celebrate Pi Day

If you're an intellectually curious person, Pi Day is a fun way to celebrate math and science. See how these lesser-known colleges participate!

Success at Top STEM Schools with a Berkeley Professor

Empowerly counselor Sarah P. hosted an informative webinar with Dr. Allan Yang from UC Berkeley, for students interested in top STEM schools.

Advice for Choosing Your High School Classes

Having trouble choosing your high school classes? Empowerly has advice to help you weigh the options. Let's discuss the major options, below.

School Guidance Counselor Tips: How to Connect

First off, why is forming a relationship with your guidance counselor important? Read on for more guidance counselor tips.

Twins in College Admissions: Advice for Twins, Triplets

Alix brings stellar first-hand advice from his experiences helping twins in college admissions, and reading twin student applications.

Types of Scholarships for Everyone

Are you curious about the types of scholarships out there? We'll review the most common categories. There's something for everyone.

Summer Scoop: Carleton College

Next up, this week's spotlight is Carleton College. Carleton campus offers a number of different pre-college summer programs for high school students.

Student Success Story: How I Started My Own Nonprofit

Read about how an Empowerly student who formed his own nonprofit, teaching students debate and civics in school. Learn the steps he took to set it up, the obstacles he came across, and the impact it has had on students in California and around the US.

Applying to In-State vs. Out-of-State Colleges

Choosing between in-state vs. out-of-state colleges is difficult. Let's look at the most important factors to consider.

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